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Five steps for constructing your college list

The college search: it's arguably the most anticipated period of your high school years. And here you are: ready to begin researching, eager to find your perfect fit and perhaps feeling a little overwhelmed by it all. We get it, so we're letting you in on the five best steps you can take to begin drafting your college list...starting today.
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Reunion Weekend...in the year 2070

Earlier this summer, Siena alumni from all over—California, Colorado, Georgia, Texas and beyond—swarmed the Siena campus to reminisce about their college days and catch up with old friends at Reunion Weekend 2015.
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Where in the world are Siena College students this summer?

To give you an idea of just how productive, ambitious and generally awesome Saints are year-round, take a look at this map and the list below. This is just a handful of places where Siena students can be found this summer. As you can see, they're always up to something noteworthy. 
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Meet the tour guides: Hanif Cropper '16

For those just starting out on the college search, you'll find that one of the most exciting things about visiting campuses is meeting students who are just like you—and were in your shoes not too long ago. That's why we we love introducing our student ambassadors, who always want to share their Saint pride with prospective students. Up next...
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Five reasons to choose Siena by...a transfer student

Time for a new series on the blog! Look for a post like this one every month that begins with "Five reasons to choose Siena by a..." to get exclusive insights on our school from all kinds of students, with diverse backgrounds, varied interests and different reasons for why they love it here. First up...
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Admissions counselors' biggest pet peeves

Did you know 20 percent of high school students show up to their college interviews wearing pajamas? Kidding, kidding. If that were true, that would definitely be a high-up-there pet peeve among Admissions counselors! But thankfully, we've yet to see someone's PJs...
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Advice for campus visits: What to take home with you

Last month, we helped you prepare for college visits with a list of questions to ask professors if you get the chance to meet faculty. Now, we want to help you beef up your college-decision folders with the items you should be taking home with you post-visit. (If you don't have folders set aside for each of the schools on your list, get to it! It's the best way to keep your notes, applications and other materials organized.)
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Roadtrippin' from Siena

There are two things you should know about roadtripping: 1) Always check your gas tank before you hit the highway. 2) From our Loudonville campus, the destinations are endless. So if you ever find yourself at Siena—either during the summer or academic year—and are looking for a quick day trip out of town, consider these cool places our Saints love to visit when they get the itch to explore.
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What does test-optional really mean?

For Siena College, high-achieving students who will have a positive impact on their college and are determined to succeed in life after graduation are who we look for during the admissions process—not someone with a certain SAT or ACT score. We understand that a number can't define you, so, like hundreds of other colleges, we're adopting a test-optional policy starting fall 2016. Know what that means?